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Town of Bloomsburg

Bloomsburg, PA is a small, historic town located within Columbia County and is home to just over 12,000 residents.

The County seat, Bloomsburg, is considered the only incorporated “town” in Pennsylvania.

03/21/2025

Don’t wait for the next flood to buy insurance protection. In most cases, there is a 30-day waiting period before National Flood Insurance Program coverage takes effect. Flood Insurance will help pay for repairs after a flood and in some cases, it will help pay the costs of elevating substantially damaged buildings.

Additional Resources:
NEWhttps://agents.floodsmart.gov/sites/default/files/fema-nfip-installment-payment-plans-fact-sheet-11-2024.pdf, https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance,https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NFIP-Fast-Facts.pdf, https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance

03/20/2025

You don’t have to live near water to be at risk of flooding. Anywhere it rains it can flood. Before the river shows up unexpectedly at your door, do your best to prepare and know if you live in a flood zone.

Additional Resources: Check out the NEW https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pema/ready-communities/flooding.html & https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home as well as https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/flooding-information/ under Know Your Risk for more information.

03/19/2025

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides people with flood insurance to help reduce the financial risk from flooding. Below are some key facts about the program.

Additional Resources:
https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Flood-Insurance-for-Renters-1.pdf, https://www.floodsmart.gov/, https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/what-does-flood-insurance-cover-basement,https://agents.floodsmart.gov/sites/default/files/fema-nfip-basement-flooding-infographic-10-2021.pdf

03/18/2025

Even if you’re not on the coast or near a river or a lake, your flood risk may be higher than you think. Take precautions and make flood insurance a priority in your inland flooding preparedness plan.

Additional Resources:
https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Flood-Awareness-.pdf &https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/ready.gov_flood_hazard-info-sheet.pdf &https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fema_tb_2_flood_damage-resistant_materials_requirements_01-22-2025.pdf

03/17/2025

By adding just three steps to your spring-cleaning list, you can get S.E.T and prepare for flooding.

Store important documents
Elevate (and anchor) utilities
Toss debris out from your gutters

Additional Resources:
Curbside leaf/yardwaste collection week is April 7th-11th. The Compost site is now open Wednesdays 4pm-7pm and Saturdays 8am – 2pm. Check recycling calendar for details:https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-calendar2.pdf
http://ema.columbiapa.org/, https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ready.html, https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/flooding-information/

02/04/2025

Job Openings for the Town of Bloomsburg:

📌 Apply Now! Click here for applications & job descriptions: https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/employment/
📩 Questions? Contact us at 570-784-7123 Ext. 123 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
🔄 Positions open until filled.

01/15/2025

For more information visit https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/bloomsburg-municipal-airport/ . Note there is a calendar at the bottom of the page showing the conference room availability.

01/09/2025

Interested in reserving a pavilion in the lovely Bloomsburg Town Park? More information and the link to reserve for 2025 can be found at https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/parks-and-recreation/

01/06/2025

Christmas Tree Collection & Compost Updates:
- Trees are picked up on Monday’s in January, in the event of snow trees will be picked up on the following day. Curbside collection of trees is for
- All areas of Town each noted collection day. Note due to the holiday on January 20th tree collection will be on Tuesday.
- The Compost Site is open weekdays from 8am to 3pm to drop off Christmas trees in January

More info at https://www.bloomsburgpa.org/recycle-center/

01/02/2025

Kick off the new year by viewing the beautiful Bloom Henge and sticking around after the sun sets for First Friday festivities. First Fridays is a collaboration between Downtown Bloomsburg Inc. (DBI) and downtown businesses. From 5 pm to 8 pm on the first Friday of each month, participating businesses will feature specials, live music, children's activities, pop-up vendors, and more! Visit downtownbloomsburg.org/first-fridays for more information.

Address

301 E. 2nd Street
Bloomsburg, PA
17815

Telephone

+15707847703

Website

https://bloomsburgpa.org/

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